You spoke, we listened
We asked you what type of public realm treatment you would like in the town centre…
Through consultation with the local community, key officers and discussions with steering groups it was established that the public realm for Canvey should be:
Simple, elegant and cohesive, with a sparkle of interest that draws on the islands Dutch architectural influence and the seaside town locality to make the streetscapes of Canvey unique!
Completing the masterplan… have your final say!
Castle Point Borough Council are seeking to formally adopt the masterplan as planning policy, and there is an opportunity for local residents to have your say through a six week public consultation, commencing on Thursday 16th June.
Local residents, retailers and businesses can take part in the consultation by visiting the Council’s website www.castlepoint.gov.uk or by visiting the Canvey Town Centre Regeneration Shop in the Knightswick Centre. The Regeneration Shop is open Wednesday to Friday 10am to 4pm and on Saturdays from 10am to 1pm.
Consultation responses on the Council’s proposals to adopt the Canvey Town Centre Masterplan can be made until Monday 1st August 2011. Consultation responses can be made online by visiting www.castlepoint.gov.uk, by emailing planningpolicy@castlepoint.gov.uk or by writing to Planning Policy, Castle Point Borough Council, Kiln Road, Benfleet, SS7 1TF. Residents can also drop consultation responses into the Regeneration Shop until 1pm on Saturday 30th July 2011.
We held a number of events...
Interviews with community groups
Launch of the Canvey Comes Alive website
Regeneration shop ‘Issues’ exhibition from July 2009
Regeneration shop ‘Options’ exhibition from September 2009
Workshops with local schools in October 2009
…and received an overwhelming response Over 6,200 visitors to the Regeneration Shop
Some 200 questionnaires completed
600 comments posted
350 visitors to the website
60 Facebook and Twitter friends
You clearly identified issues with the Town Centre...
Poor quality shops with a lack of variety
A shortfall in services - too many fast food outlets and estate agents
Poor quality buildings, streets and lack of public spaces
Lack of entertainment for all ages
An environment that caters for cars rather than people
…and your hopes for the future
Better streets and public spaces
Town events and markets
Improve shopping by attracting new retailers while helping local traders
Priority for people rather than cars
A better range of services, including cafes and community facilities
Improved bus services
New cycle lanes and cycle parking
Feeling safer in the Town Centre
We developed a number of options...
Refurbish the existing buildings to improve the existing shops
Extend the existing buildings to provide more shop space
Redevelop the existing buildings to allow greater change
Upgrading the streets and providing new public spaces
Improvements to walking, cycling, vehicle and bus use
A range of new community uses such as youth facilities, a Council One-Stop-Shop and an Art Gallery on the Paddocks
…and you particularly liked the following ideas
Redevelopment of the shopping area (the refurbishment option was least favoured)
The ideas for new spaces and improved streets
Greening the Town Centre
Creating spaces for events and markets
Making the streets more pedestrian friendly
Improving bus services
Catering for cyclists
Providing space for youth services and small businesses